Having your driver’s license revoked creates a lot of hardship that you will have to deal with on a daily basis. We often take for granted just how much driving we do every day. If you’ve had a revoked license in Illinois, you may think that you’ll never be able to drive again. However, by […]Read More

When we hear the words, “driving under the influence,” most people automatically think of driving after they’ve been drinking. In reality, the term DUI encompasses being under the influence of a variety of substances, including prescription drugs. Drivers tend to think that the risk of driving under the influence of these substances is not as serious. […]Read More

27,046 DUI arrests were made in Illinois in 2017. If your car gets pulled over for a DUI stop, you are probably wondering what your rights are.  Can you refuse a breathalyzer test? Will there be a field sobriety test? Can police officers search your car without permission? Let’s take a look at some important facts. The […]Read More

It may surprise you to know that field sobriety tests only have 66-77% accuracy, and the majority of DUI arrests in Illinois get based on field sobriety tests. Yet only 77% of horizontal gaze nystagmus tests, 68% of walk-and-turn tests, and 65% of one-leg-stand tests are accurate.  This begs the question, could you fail one of these tests […]Read More

In 1910, the nation’s first drunk driving law was passed in New York. Since then, drunk driving laws have become more specific and stricter, with guidelines set for intoxication levels, and harsher penalties for those have more than one DUI.  The laws for drunk driving have always seemed clear: if you get caught driving over the legal […]Read More

Illinois takes DUIs very seriously. In 2009, it doubled the penalties for first-time offenders. If the police arrest you for a DUI, you can see your license suspended automatically for six months. After a DUI conviction, the minimum license revocation is a full year. Those on their second or third convictions lose their ability to […]Read More

When you get your driver’s license the first time, it is made very clear that if you abuse the privilege, it could be taken from you. We know that DUI convictions, reckless driving, and drag racing can all result in the temporary, or even permanent loss of a license, but did you know that you can […]Read More

The DUI laws in Illinois were established in 1958, applying to individuals with a blood alcohol content of .15. Then on July 1, 1991, the Cannabis Control Act, or Illinois Controlled Substances Act, went into effect, thereby expanding the definition of driving under the influence.  These laws have changed the limits at which people can drive legally while intoxicated, and the laws […]Read More

Over 1.5 million people are arrested annually for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is a crime in every state to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and if you are caught driving under the influence, chances are you will receive a DUI. However, a DUI conviction varies from […]Read More

Ever since it became legal and a useful replacement for patients who would otherwise use opioids, medical marijuana use has spiked in Illinois. While it’s a great replacement for opioids and other prescription drugs, it still needs to be handled with care. The increase of DUIs from marijuana use is only going to climb as more […]Read More